Research Focused Faculty Positions - Department of Medicine #MED194c

Research Focused Faculty Positions - Department of Medicine #MED194c

The University of Chicago

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


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The University of Chicago's Department of Medicine in the Biological Sciences Division is searching for tenured or tenure-track faculty members at any rank. We seek applicants pursuing research on Genetics, Genomics, Data Science, Cancer Biology, Metabolism, Diabetes, Microbiome, Immunology, and related areas. Academic rank and compensation are dependent upon qualifications. These positions are benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Primary appointments will be in the Department of Medicine, although we anticipate that appointees will develop close interactions with other departments, Divisions, Schools, and institutes at the University of Chicago, Argonne National Laboratory, and/or the Marine Biological Laboratory to strengthen interdisciplinary scholarship that is interested in major questions relevant to the advancement of human health. Appointees are expected to teach at the undergraduate or graduate level.
The University of Chicago is a vibrant center of scientific discovery and innovation, and opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration are abundant, both within and outside the Biological Sciences Division. The Division, other academic units of the University, and the University of Chicago Medical Center, are all contained within one compact campus in Chicago's Hyde Park. Appointees will have access to state-of-the-art core facilities and to outstanding colleagues and graduate students affiliated with numerous degree-granting programs within and outside the biological sciences. Competitive research space and start-up funding will be available, as will the potential for interactions with our affiliates, Argonne National Laboratory, and the Marine Biological Laboratory.
Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must have a doctoral degree or equivalent.
To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago's Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/171879. Applicants must upload a CV including bibliography, cover letter, and research statement. Review of complete applications ends when all available positions are filled.
For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp.

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A: A Research Laboratory Technician typically starts as an entry-level Laboratory Assistant, performing routine laboratory tasks and assisting senior technicians with experiments. As they gain experience and develop specialized skills, they can progress to mid-level roles such as Laboratory Technician or Senior Laboratory Technician, where they take on more responsibility for conducting experiments, analyzing data, and maintaining laboratory equipment. With further advancement, they can move into senior roles like Laboratory Supervisor or Research Scientist, overseeing laboratory operations, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to research projects and publications.



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